The Proton Suprima S with a six-speed manual gearbox has been spotted again in the open, this time wearing trade plates. We thank reader Fakrul for the shots.
Crucially, a sticker on the dashboard reveals that this one’s meant for the UK market, and for whatever reason, the ‘Turbo’ tailgate badge has been replaced with ‘CFE’.
The last time such a Suprima was spotted, we had a much clearer view of the manual gear lever, which is encased in a neat leather gaiter.
The gear knob has a satin-finished base on which sits a collar that presumably must be lifted to engage reverse. The R-1-2-3-4-5-6 gearchange pattern is debossed on the top of the gear knob in the Preve/Suprima S font (speedo and rev counter numbers).
The six-speed manual gearbox (which was officially announced for Australia some time ago) is connected to the Suprima S’ turbocharged 1.6 litre Campro CFE engine, which develops 138 hp and 205 Nm of torque. Like Proton’s five-speed manuals, this six-speed gearbox could very well be supplied by Getrag.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express cautious optimism and skepticism regarding Proton's plans to introduce the Suprima S 6MT in the UK market, emphasizing the importance of quality, features, and compliance with EU standards to succeed there. Some believe Proton has made progress with in-house designs and safety ratings, but critics doubt the car's competitiveness due to lack of features like diesel options, modern interior quality, and advanced safety equipment. There are concerns about Proton's past mismanagement, ineffective marketing, and whether the UK sales attempt will be successful or just a time-waster. Enthusiasts discuss the potential for the manual transmission to boost performance and fuel efficiency, but many feel Proton needs to offer a fully competitive package if they aim to grow in Europe. Overall, sentiments are a mix of support, hope, and criticism for Proton’s strategic efforts.